Updating Browsers

Description

IMost browsers update automatically in the background when closed and reopened. If a browser is not automatically updating, it can be manually updated by navigating to the browser's "About" page and initiating the update. Updating browsers is important for security, speed, and access to new features and technologies. 

Why do I need to update my browser?

Features

Websites are taking advantages of all the new features that modern web browsers provide; HTML5 video and audio, advanced JavaScript and CSS styling. If you don't use the latest version of your web browser, you're probably missing out on some of the latest features.

Safety

If you run a web browser that is out of date and which contains security vulnerabilities, you risk having your computer compromised by criminals. Your personal information (including emails, banking details, online sales, photos and other sensitive information) could be stolen or destroyed.

Instructions

Chrome

  1. Click on the three vertical dots on the upper right-hand corner, this is called the Customize and Control button:
  2. Hover your mouse over Help and select About Google Chrome.

  1. As soon as you open the "About" screen for Chrome, it will automatically start to check if there are any updates available for your copy of Chrome. If there are updates available it will start to download them. You don't need to do anything to start this process.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click on the three horizontal dots in the upper right-hand corner:
  2. Hover your mouse over Help and feedback and select About Microsoft Edge.

  1. Microsoft Edge will automatically start checking if updates are available. Please wait a few seconds for it to contact Microsoft for the latest version.

Firefox

  1. Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right-hand corner: 
  2. Click Help.

  1. On the Firefox help menu, select About Firefox.

  1. The About Mozilla Firefox window opens. Firefox will check for updates and, if an update is available, it will be downloaded automatically by default.
  2. When the download is complete, click Restart to update Firefox.

Safari

  1. From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences.
  2. In the System Preferences window, click Software Update.

If your System Preferences doesn't include Software Update, use the App Store to get updates instead.

  1. If there are upgrades available, click Upgrade Now to continue. The most up-to-date version of Safari is included with the latest version of MAC OS.

How to update your browser on mobile devices

Chrome and/or Firefox on Android

  1. Tap the Google Play Store icon. 
  2. In the top right, tap your profile icon. 
  3. Tap Manage apps and device.  
    If you have any out of date apps on your device, you'll see that it says Updates available.
  4. Tap Updates available.
  5. Scroll down through the list of apps with updates until you find Google Chrome and/or Firefox in the list. Tap the Update button next to it.
  6. The Play Store will now download and install the latest version of Google Chrome and/or Firefox. Depending on your internet connection this may be very quick or might take a few minutes.

Chrome and/or Firefox on iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the App Store. 
  2. Tap Profile in the upper right corner. 
  3. Scroll down to Available Updates, and search for Chrome and/or Firefox.  
  4. If Chrome and/or Firefox is listed, tap Update to install.
  5. If asked, enter your Apple ID password. The updates will download and install.

Safari on iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the Settings app. 
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Software Update.
  4. Install any updates or upgrades shown. The most up-to-date version of Safari is included with the latest version of iOS or iPad OS. 
Additional Information

For the most efficient support experience, please submit a ticket using the "Get Help" button, or call 531-622-2900. 

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